Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Saginaw, MI

Every time I sit down to write about the amazing clients I work with and their beautiful weddings, I get major writers block.  As I look through their pictures and all of the emotions that happened throughout the day, I remember the love, the joy and happiness. And then I feel like a complete blogging failure because I seem to write the same things over and over again…how much I loved working with them, how perfect the day was…and it’s all true!  So instead of trying to write a synopsis I’m going to let the pictures speak for themselves, only to note how much I loved seeing how much their families were incorporated into the day.  Note the sassy parents picture in downtown Saginaw below!

I also want to say again how much I adore Nicole and Jonathon…they are two of the most gracious people I know and I was truly ecstatic to be able to capture this day for them.  Congratulations again you two…you deserve all the happiness and love in the world.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Matt who were married at the beautiful Inn at Stonecliff on Mackinac Island this weekend.  You won’t want to miss their beautiful preview coming soon!

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Ann Arbor, MI

Upon arriving to the hotel where Lindsay and her 9 bridesmaids were getting married, an excited bride-to-be sat excited for the day to begin.  After the flurry of 10 girls getting ready, we hopped into the awaiting bus and went over to Scott’s apartment where the guys had been getting ready.  Lindsay and Scott had their first look right there, no pretense, just excited to see each other!  We headed to the University of Michigan’s campus for pictures…and with 9 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen, ushers and a flower girl, it was a fun group

The ceremony was sweet, perfect, and the couple beamed back down the aisle.  After the ceremony we headed to Polo Fields for a cocktail hour while Scott, Lindsay and myself headed to the course for some pictures of just the two of them.  As avid golfers, this was an absolute must!  Upon arriving into the reception, I was absolutely in love with the table arrangement and the cake from Zingerman’s Bakehouse.

It was an amazing day throughout…and in no small part to the lovely Laura and team of Details by Laura Allis.  She kept the day running seamlessly!

Lindsay and Scott - All the best you two!! Enjoy your preview

Scott proposed to Lindsay at this very spot in the picture below.  With the help of his friend, he had Lindsay’s engagement ring placed in front of this fairy door…so sweet!  Don’t know what a fairy door is? I didn’t either, but you can learn about them here!

Last week I photographed one of my favorite little guys…Chandler (my little baby Bing!)…for his first birthday.   I have been taking this little one’s pictures every three months and even his momma and dad’s maternity session last June!  I don’t like to play favorites but his bright blue eyes and adorable kewpie doll smile always have me looking forward to his sessions.  For this session we met at a favorite golf course of his daddy’s and ended the session with his very first golf lesson…totally adorable!  His grandma was also along for the shoot so that she could enjoy some pictures with her little grandson.

Nicole and Jonathon had the most perfect wedding day yesterday!  Look for their wedding preview in the coming weeks!

Meet Little and Cooper. They had their very own ‘This Little Dog’ session this past week and although it was hot hot weather, they rocked it out like true super models.

Their owners won a gift certificate at this year’s 7th Annual Capital Area Humane Society ‘Fur Ball’ and I was so excited to have the opportunity to photograph this adorable duo!  Little was ‘mr. personality’…Cooper more laid-back and a little timid. Both got equal love and ear scratches from me during their session.

Logan is going to be a senior at Zeeland West and a thriving tennis player.  His one request for his session…that we end on the courts.  He even invited a friend to play against him for some action shots.  Back in the day I, too, played tennis so I loved everything about this shoot!

I first met Lisa last May when she stood up as Cindy and Adam’s maid-of-honor and when she contacted me a few months ago announcing her own engagement, I couldn’t be more excited!

Lisa and Adam met at Michigan State and we headed there last week for their engagement session.  We enjoyed strolling the campus and hitting some of their favorite spots.  These two are so sweet and I am delighted to be shooting their wedding next Spring!  Lisa is a photographer herself, and I loved chatting all things photography with her.

I just adored Lisa’s dress and sassy shoes and Adam, though a little uncomfortable in the muggy weather, was a total sweetheart!

Congratulations to Lindsay and Scott who were married yesterday in Ann Arbor!  Such a perfect day

When Mother’s Day was just around the corner, Danielle and her siblings thought the perfect gift for their mom would be a family picture session…something this family hadn’t done since they were small little ones.  So Danielle contacted me, purchased a gift certificate and scheduled a session for the summer!

When their scheduled date finally rolled around, we met up at one of my favorite little spots and rocked out a super fun family session. I adore this family and despite the 90+ heat and humidity, everyone put their smiles on and had fun exploring the property.  They even brought their family pup Jake!  A session with dogs is always a bonus

These two in the picture on the left have been together for 8 years and were long overdue to have a picture together.  And sassy Danielle, a follower of my blog and recently a bridesmaid in Kara+Michael’s wedding a few months ago, asked if I had brought along my favorite yellow chair.  You know I couldn’t not break it out then!